Saturday, July 16, 2011

Kumihimo

Since taking a class with Diane Villano I've fallen in love with Kumihimo and now am making them for all my pendants.


Here are some links to finish the braids off.


http://www.lythastudios.com/123bead/kumihimo.html


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdPgIWubf8k


http://www.satincord.com/htm/kumihimo-finishing.htm

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Rhinestones

OMG where does time go? So here it is Thanksgiving and I've been looking for flatback rhinestones in some of the colors I like but can't find so I'm scouring the web and in frustration type in volcano rhinestone flat backs and low & behold I get a search result for this site Rhinestones, Swarovski Rhinestones, Swarovski Crystals Wholesale - RhinestoneShop.com. Great prices and colors I want that have been discontinued. Hmmm. Bought them!

More later

Friday, March 26, 2010

Bangles!

So all of a sudden I'm making bangles. What fun. Also experimenting with transfers and all that. It's amazing what can be made. Need to get pictures taken and stuff up in my Etsy shop. Now that the beads are made and delivered for the bead show maybe I'll get some stuff up to sell.

Next month I have the honor of setting up the travelling exhibit from my guild in the Old Lyme public library. Time to educate!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Time flies

Honestly, just when I thought I'd have more time to create life gets busier. At least all my color chips from Lindley's class are made so when it gets a little less crazy there will be some new designs.





Already looking ahead to Clay Connection in August. Such a blast but first a vacation with hubby. We haven't been away for over 10 years and we sure need it.

This is my new grandcat. His name is Sam. Can't wait to meet him.

Friday, October 23, 2009


Got these from a friend in the UK. Can't wait to work them into a design.
Have cut out a mess of pictures from magazines for Lindley's color class this weekend. Can't wait to explore.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Color class with Lindley

Well let's see Klay Karma was a blast and there were so many great people there. Got to meet Iris from Polyform, Bette, who gave me many great tips, and Dora of Dora's explorations. All that talent is phenomenal.

Discovered that stickers do not stay stuck on polymer clay unless you nail them down with something. OOPS!

This weekend my guild is having a class with Lindley on Dancing with the Rainbow, Her color class. Have her new book and am so excited. I'm not afraid of color but want more!